Step 27: Final Photos

Step 10: Join Fabric and Lining

JOIN FABRIC TO LINING a. Place lining and shell collars right sides together. Fold excess out of center back lining, and sew from ½” past notch on right front where A /B join to left front notch where A/B join (this helps with turning seam allowances under binding later). Note: I sewed ½” past the notch to ensure a clean finish.

b. Press seam allowance toward lining and stitch just inside seam (this anchors the seam allowance to the lining fabric), changing thread color to match lining and department fabric c. Grade allowance and clip curves d. Clip at end of stitching half way into seam allowance to allow proper turning in next step e. Turn stitched collar portion right sides out and press

<p>I just want to say thank you SO much for this Instructable! I would have been so lost with the original pattern's instructions. Your step by step plus pictures was very helpful. This is the most complicated thing I've ever sewed. </p>

<p>A friend pointed me to this Instructables page for help making my own uniform. I couldn't have done it without your advice. I have not yet attached the belt loops, as you can see. You were right about the sleeves not matching at all with the Roddenberry pattern. I did manage to &quot;ease&quot; them down on the torso to make them work, however. Also, I'd like to correct you on one small issue: the right inside facing/lining is not white--it is actually the &quot;self&quot; maroon fabric. If you look at how Uhura wears her uniform in STIII, you'll see she folds down both lapels, revealing a red interior facing on the right side. </p><p>That said, your instruction was invaluable. I could not have done this without your help. Here are the results!</p>

<p>What material did you use for your jacket</p>

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Did you buy the patterns or did you make them yourself?

<p>I used the Rodenberry.com pattern for the basic parts, then created my own lining and interfacing patterns as noted.</p>

How much fabric was need to construct the jacket?

<p>About 5 yds just to be safe</p>

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Superb instructable, you saved my bacon as the lack of an exploded view meant I hadn't a clue about the order of construction. Thanks so much!!!

Didn't the movie costumes use magnets to secure the flap?

According to everything I read, the actual jackets used snaps, but the designer (Robert Fletcher) liked the idea of magnets as futuristic and used the chain to convey that. I actually looked at using magnets instead of snaps, but decided it wasn't worth the trouble or expense. I would have wanted strong magnets that would work through fabric, but wouldn't want then too big, and I couldn't think of a good way to secure them except with glue that might leave a hard residue.

I guess you could sew them into pockets between 2 pieces of ribbon, then sew the ribbon between the lining and red fabric. Those strong magnets are pretty expensive though.

That is some of the best craftsmanship or craftswomanship I have seen in this part of the galaxy. Thanks for the detail on the bespoke uniform.

You have no idea how flattering it is to have this called bespoke, here I just thought it was OCD taking over. ;) Thanks